It’s no wonder bikini/figure competitors and bodybuilders live off of asparagus during the last few weeks before a competition: it’s a natural cleanse for the body! But asparagus has so many other health benefits, it should be added to anyone’s balanced diet.
The asparagus is a member of the lily family. It grows easily in the home garden right in the flower bed – it is a...

Conventional thought used to consider fats like coconut oil to be unhealthy and contribute to heart disease. We now know that this isn’t true. In fact, coconut oil is actually a heart healthy food that can keep your body running smoother in a few different ways
What are the health benefits of coconut oil?
Studies have shown that intake of coconut oil can help our bodies build resistance to...

Some people love broccoli and some people hate it, but there’s no denying that broccoli is a nutritional wonder.
Here are 10 reasons why broccoli should be an essential part of your diet.
Nervous System
Broccoli contains a high amount of potassium, which helps maintain a healthy nervous system and optimal brain function, as well as promotes regular muscle growth.
Blood Pressure
Along with a...

Whether you are on a gluten free, dairy free, paleo, vegetarian or bodybuilding diet, quinoa is a great addition to your nutrition plan.
What is Quinoa..??
Quinoa (pronounced: KEEN wah) is the tiny seed of the “chenopodium quinoa,” a plant related to spinach, chard and beets. It is native to South America and was a very important food source the the ancient Inca civilization.
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Wild Salmon is a rich source of omega 3 fatty acids, protein, vitamin D, and selenium. This superfood helps to prevent cancer and decreases inflamation(which leads to elevated cholesterol). Consuming salmon on a regular basis improves cardiovascular health, vision, and aids in the production of healthy skin and hair.
*Add some spices, wrap in parchment paper- throw in the oven for 15min and you...

Pink Grapefruit: It’s in season! Now is a perfect time to reap it’s health benefits….
Antioxidant properties
Pink grapefruit has a high concentration of lycopene, which is the pigment that gives the grapefruit its pink color. Consumption of lycopene increases the body’s concentration of antioxidants, which fight free radicals that can cause cell damage, promote heart...